The Long Game
What if your first baseball glove came from a thrift store… but your dreams belonged in the majors? From East New York’s broken sidewalks to college stadiums and corporate boardrooms, Dwayne J. Moore’s journey is a testament to the power of belief, resilience, and brotherhood. In Bleachers to Blueprints, Moore brings us deep into the heart of a young boy’s struggle to outrun his zip code—and into the mind of a man who never forgot the lot where he first played stickball with a broomstick and flattened milk cartons. More than a memoir, this is a movement. A love letter to the “brothers on the block” who chose basketball over bullets. A playbook for boys growing up in chaos, learning to build legacy from scrap. With a foreword by baseball legend Darryl Strawberry, Moore reflects on: Navigating gang pressures without losing your soul Turning playground grit into professional gold How small acts of belief—a teacher’s red pen, a father’s silent nod—can ignite destiny Why mentorship isn’t optional—it’s oxygen Whether you’re a young dreamer, a mentor, or a reader hungry for a story that dares to rise, Bleachers to Blueprints will challenge you to see every setback as setup… and every cracked sidewalk as a launchpad. “Don’t just survive the block. Build beyond it.”